Mike Schultz
| IP | 1 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 0 |
| WHIP | 1 |
| BB/9 | 0 |
| SO/9 | 9 |
- Full name Michael Alan Schultz
- Born 11/28/1979 in Van Nuys, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Loyola Marymount
- Debut 04/20/2007
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Drafted in the 2nd round (69th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2000 (signed for $500,000).
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A ninth-round pick out of high school and the West Coast Conference player of the year as a freshman, Schultz has been a target of scouts for years. He has the right stuff--size (6-foot-7, 195) and a fastball in the 92-96 mph range--but was plagued this season by inconsistency. He needs to get straightened out mechanically and develop better command of his curve and changeup.
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The Diamondbacks' first choice in the 2000 draft didn't come until the 69th overall selection because they gave up their first-rounder to sign Russ Springer away from the Braves. Arizona wanted a college pitcher with a huge upside and believes it might have found one in Schultz. Though he didn't have a banner junior season at Loyola Marymount, the Diamondbacks were impressed with Schultz' size and ability to throw a 95 mph fastball with consistency. They were careful about giving him rest and limited him to 25 innings in his pro debut. He probably will start 2001 at Lancaster. The club has big plans for him once he gains full command of his fastball and develops a decent breaking pitch and changeup.
